Fed Shake-Up Sends Stocks into Volatile Dance Amid Trump's Leadership Revisions

U.S. stock index futures experienced an uptick on Friday as expectations grew for a more dovish Federal Reserve following President Donald Trump's interim pick for a new governor. This move comes after the resignation of Fed Governor Adriana Kugler, raising questions about the central bank's future direction.

Despite initial optimism, the market saw mixed results amid concerns over potential changes in Fed leadership. The resignation of Kugler and the nomination of Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Stephen Miran as an interim replacement could indicate a shift towards a monetary policy aligned with Trump's agenda.

The market's performance was also affected by newly imposed tariffs and recent earnings reports, with significant declines in some major stocks. Investors and analysts closely watched for further moves, as the Fed's future decisions remain a critical focus.

(With inputs from agencies.)